12 Best Vegan Recipes (2024)

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Are you looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet? We have chosen some of our best vegan recipes for you to try. All super flavorful and nutritious, to guarantee you won't miss the meat or the dairy!

1. Cauliflower Quinoa Meatballs in Coconut Turmeric Sauce

What better way to enjoy eating more vegetables than with this super flavorful meatless meatballs, simmering in a rich coconut turmeric broth. Without a doubt one of our best vegan recipes of all time!

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2. Baked Falafel with Tahini Sauce

Would you like to try one of our most popular vegan recipes? Give our Green Baked Falafel a try. You'll love it. Our green Baked Green Falafel recipe is guilt-free, vegan, gluten-free and kosher. It is super flavorful and easy to make. And... It is always fun to make recipes using a muffin tin.. With over 65K shares on Pinterest and a 5-star rating, it is a must-try recipe.

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3. Eggplant and Chickpea Curry

This eggplant and chickpea curry may sound complicated, but it is an easy recipe to make. You can make your own spice mix, as we did, or use your favorite curry spice mix or paste. In any case, the creamy eggplant and the healthy chickpeas make this dish a winning vegan dinner. A must, in this best vegan recipes roundup.

4. Rigatoni with Lentil Bolognese

This easy rigatoni with lentil bolognese is made very few ingredients that you most likely have hiding in your pantry! The simplicity of the dish lets the flavor and heartiness of the lentils shine.

5. Braised Curried Kale with Spiced Chickpeas

Served over rice, with a hint of coconut flavor, rich tomato sauce and lots of bold spices, this braised curried kale is hearty and full of flavor! Comfort food at its best for spice and healthy vegan dinner lovers.

6. Pumpkin Cannelloni with Cashew Cream

It's no surprise these Pumpkin Cannelloni are one of our most popular and vegan dishes. It's quick and easy to make, it packs 20 grams of protein per serving, it's gluten-free and super delicious.

7. Thai Green Papaya Salad with Tofu

Green papaya is the same fruit as the sweet orange one, but it's picked early while still green. It's great in salads because it picks up the flavor on any sauce or ingredients that you combine it with. In this recipe, we dressed our green papaya salad with a luscious peanut sauce and added some tofu for protein.

8. Roasted Cauliflower and Roasted Chickpea Salad

Nutty roasted cauliflower, spiced chickpeas, crunchy almonds and a creamy tahini dressing on a bed of greens, make this salad a nutritious one-bowl meal.

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9. Persimmon Fennel Salad with Pomegranates

This persimmon fennel salad is a crowd-pleaser, and it is stunning looking as well.

10. Vegan Meyer Lemon Bars

Rich, lemony, decadent lemon bars, one of our best vegan dessert recipes.

11. Vegan Halvah Bars

Tahini is not only for hummus. Creamy, nutty tahini in desserts is an increasingly popular trend. These Halvah bars are simply irresistible.

12. Vegan Blueberry Crumble

Easy and quick to prepare, this all year round dessert is our go to dessert for a crowd.

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  1. Michelle says

    Wow! I have gone through loads of recipes and yours are the BEST! The flavor and health aspects are perfect. Your food preparations make me forget that there is anything other than vegan!

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  2. Paula Zevin says

    Ruth & Vicky,

    Thank you for all the passion you're putting into creating wonderful vegan and vegetarian recipes! Over the years, I've tried many of them, and now have a file of favorites, to which I return time and time again. The lentil bolognese over rigatoni made this year's list too! It is delicious, easy and not even the most carnivorous members of the clan miss the meat. A winner, that is certain! Happy New Year 2018 and we all are looking forward to more "May I have That Recipe!"

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    • Vicky & Ruth says

      Thank you so much Paula for taking the time to leave us such a nice comment. We love to hear from our readers specially when they are enjoying our recipes. Have a Happy and Healthy 2018.

      Reply

  3. Marcela says

    Number 5, 7 and 9 are by far my favorite.

    Reply

  4. Checkmyrecipe says

    Thanks Mayihavethatrecipe, i love your post , Please upload more post like this ❤️

    Reply

  5. Samia Ahmed says

    Thanks, Vicky & Ruth for these awesome and delicious recipes. THAI GREEN PAPAYA SALAD WITH TOFU is one of my favorite salads. It has a very yummy taste.

    After switching to veganism, I have faced many problems like what to eat or what to not. Especially some foods taste are not satisfactory. I have made THAI GREEN PAPAYA SALAD WITH TOFU by following your recipe. It tastes awesome. I am planning to try some other recipes also!!!

    Thanks for sharing!!

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    • Vicky & Ruth says

      Thank you, Samia We are happy we can help!

      Reply

  6. Melissa Weimer says

    Hey, Vicky & Ruth. I really love the vegan Blueberry Crumble recipe of yours. I have made it by following your recipe. I wish I could send you the pic. It looks amazing. It was delicious.

    Thanks for sharing the recipe, dear!!!

    All the best to both of you!!

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    • Vicky & Ruth says

      Thank you!

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  7. Sandra Smith says

    Hi, Vicky & Ruth. At fast, Thanks for these awesome tasty recipes. I am doing a vegan diet and facing a lot of problems. I am being confused about what to cook cause I don't want to compromise with my taste bud. Your recipes are fantastic. I am bookmarking the article.

    Thanks a ton for recipes!

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    • Vicky & Ruth says

      Thank you Sandra! Let us know if you have any questions or if need any more recipe suggestions.

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  8. John says

    Amazing Tips Sir Thank You for sharing this awesome post.Really amazing tips thanks for guiding me

    Reply

  9. Supriya Kutty says

    I really liked the Thai green papaya salad I was looking on for some healthy dish and landed on this article The dish seems very interesting and nice. Thanks for sharing it.

    Reply

  10. foodies girl says

    I love to eat yummy foods. thanks for sharing this healthiest recipe 🙂

    Reply

    • joei says

      Thanks for sharing such good content. Loads of recipes and yours are the BEST! The flavor and health aspects are perfect. Your food preparations make me forget that there is anything other than vegan!

      Reply

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12 Best Vegan Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the most eaten vegan food? ›

10 of the most popular vegan recipes
  • Mexican guacamole. Everyone's favourite Mexican dip is 100% vegan. ...
  • Stuffed green bell peppers. Stuffed peppers are prepared in a variety of ways. ...
  • Tabbouleh. ...
  • Spring rolls with soy sauce. ...
  • Caponata. ...
  • Gazpacho. ...
  • Biryani. ...
  • Panzanella.
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Which foods are surprisingly vegan? ›

Top 10 surprising vegan foods
  • Crumpets. This might be an obvious one to some, but a quick poll with our vegan and dairy-free friends shows many mistakenly believe crumpets contained dairy. ...
  • Dark chocolate. Chocoholics assemble! ...
  • Cream crackers. ...
  • (Some) biscuits. ...
  • (Some) crisps. ...
  • Ice Cream. ...
  • Pasta. ...
  • Peanut butter.

What snack foods can vegans eat? ›

52 vegan snacks
  • Vegan flapjacks. A star rating of 4.4 out of 5. ...
  • Curried cashew dip. A star rating of 4.2 out of 5. ...
  • Protein balls. A star rating of 5 out of 5. ...
  • Marinated tofu. A star rating of 0 out of 5. ...
  • Hummus snack packs. A star rating of 5 out of 5. ...
  • Chickpea panisse. ...
  • Spicy microwave popcorn. ...
  • Spicy sweet potato hummus.

What is the most unhealthy vegan food? ›

Here are a few vegan products you need to watch out for — plus, some healthier alternatives.
  • Frozen fake meats.
  • Tofu deli meats.
  • Vegan desserts.
  • Coconut yogurt.
  • Frozen meals.
  • Veggie chips.

What popular junk food is vegan? ›

Top Accidentally Vegan Foods
  • Cinnamon Life.
  • Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix.
  • SkinnyPop White Cheddar Flavored Popped Popcorn.
  • Airheads.
  • Cracker Jack.
  • Doritos Spicy Sweet Chili–Flavored Tortilla Chips.
  • Fritos.
  • Fruit by the Foot.

Is peanut butter vegan? ›

The bottom line. Most types of peanut butter are free of animal products and can be enjoyed as part of a vegan diet. However, some varieties are made in facilities that also process animal products or contain refined sugar that was produced using bone char or non-vegan ingredients like honey or fish oil.

Which candy is vegan? ›

Fortunately, loads of candies are vegan, so we can indulge our cravings (mostly) guilt-free. Most dark chocolate is vegan, as are popular sweet treats such as Smarties (known as Rockets in Canada), Oreos, Airheads, Jujubes, and Swedish Fish (some Swedish Fish contain beeswax, so be sure to check the label).

What bread is vegan? ›

Vegans can eat bread that does not contain animal products or byproducts. This includes breads that only use some variation on flour, water, yeast, and salt including ciabatta, baguette, focaccia, sourdough, pita, and ezekiel breads.

What foods should a vegan eat daily? ›

A healthy vegan diet should contain a variety of whole grains, proteins, healthy fats, and fruits and vegetables. Foods like nuts, seeds, legumes, soy products, and nutritional yeast can all help boost your protein intake throughout the day.

What do vegans drink? ›

There are a lot of drinks you can enjoy when following a vegan diet. Besides water, black coffee, and tea, you can have different types of plant-based milk, fruits and vegetable juices, smoothies, and healthy fizzy drinks like FUL® sparkling spirulina beverages.

What sweets can vegans eat? ›

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  • Skittles Fruits Vegan Chewy Sweets 136G. ...
  • Nomo No Missing Out Caramel Chocolate Vegan Free From 38G. ...
  • Skittles Chewies Vegan Sweets Fruit Pouch Bag 137g. ...
  • Tesco Plant Chef Sweet Potato & Coconut Soup 400G.

Which cereal is vegan? ›

A vegan diet excludes all animal products, such as dairy, eggs, honey, and gelatin. Popular cereal brands such as Cheerios, Special K, Raisin Bran, and Frosted Flakes are vegan-friendly. Specialized vegan cereals include Nature's Path, One Degree Organic Foods, Kashi, and Cascadian Farm.

Do vegans eat potatoes? ›

For a healthy vegan diet: eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day. base meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates (choose wholegrain where possible)

What is the main vegan food? ›

A vegan diet is based on plants (such as vegetables, grains, nuts and fruits) and foods made from plants. Vegans do not eat foods that come from animals, including dairy products and eggs.

Which country is #1 for vegans? ›

India. Three of India's major religions — Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism — teach the practice of ahimsa, or non-violence towards all beings. Because of this religious tradition, India has the highest percentage of vegetarians out of all the countries in the world.

What do extreme vegans eat? ›

Raw veganism

A raw vegan diet includes vegetables, fruits, nuts, grain and legume sprouts, seeds, and sea vegetables. There are many variations of the diet, including fruitarianism.

What do vegans lack most? ›

Intake and status of vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron, zinc, iodine, calcium and bone turnover markers were generally lower in plant-based dietary patterns compared to meat-eaters. Vegans had the lowest vitamin B12, calcium and iodine intake, and also lower iodine status and lower bone mineral density.

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